Charity Challenge for Dreamflight

On May 21st 2011, two of Dreamflight's UK volunteers Steve McDermott and Amanda McCarthy joined many of our US volunteers in Orlando to help with the 26th Charity Challenge and help to raise money for Dreamflight.

Charity Challenge was started in 1987 in Orlando has has grown ever since. To date it has raised over $4 million for various charities!!

Its now a one day event where almost a hundred teams compete against each other at several different events to raise money for charity as well as have a fun day out!

Events include tug of war, basketball, tubing, and an obstacle course to name a few...

The total raised at this years event for Dreamflight is not known at this stage but we are hoping to beat the $7500 raised in 2010...

A great big thank you to everyone that was involved for helping to raise valuable funds for Dreamflight.

On May 21st 2011, two of Dreamflight's UK volunteers Steve McDermott and Amanda McCarthy joined many of our US volunteers in Orlando to help with the 26th Charity Challenge and help to raise money for Dreamflight.

Charity Challenge was started in 1987 in Orlando has has grown ever since. To date it has raised over $4 million for various charities!!

Its now a one day event where almost a hundred teams compete against each other at several different events to raise money for charity as well as have a fun day out!

Events include tug of war, basketball, tubing, and an obstacle course to name a few...

The total raised at this years event for Dreamflight is not known at this stage but we are hoping to beat the $7500 raised in 2010...

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Nominations for this year's trip (13-23 October 2018) are now open.
Calling all Paediatric professionals! Do you have a young person in your care that deserves a once in a lifetime holiday to Orlando, Florida?
If you know a child aged 8-14 with a serious illness or disability who would benefit from taking part in Dreamflight please click...

We are VERY excited that Dreamflight has been selected to participate in the Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year. Last year we raised over £50,000 and hope to beat that target this time around!
Donations made to Dreamflight – via this link – will be DOUBLED during the campaign (between midday 28th...

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Wallsend-born Sting, one of the world’s leading musical icons, will come home to the North East this October to perform at a unique concert event in support of Dreamflight.
To be staged at the region’s most iconic rural landmark, Bamburgh Castle, on Friday 20th October, Sting will play an exclusive, one off,...

We're delighted to announce that over £11,300 has been raised from all the fabulous Dreamflight Day events!
Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the day, either by arranging an event, baking, selling or eating cakes or simply spreading the word - you're all amazing!
See you again next year

On Saturday 13th May people from all over the UK will be coming together for #DreamflightDay, to raise money for our VICs!
This year's theme is 'BAKE OFF', so there's lots of ways you can get involved. You could organise:
A cake sale and/or bake off at your school, college or workplace
A coffee and cake morning
An afternoon tea party with...

Dreamflight is thrilled to have secured a small number of charity places in the fabulous Parallel London 2017, which takes place on 3rd September.
Parallel London is the world’s first fully inclusive mass participation event. It's designed for all ages and abilities and anyone can take part in one of the five distances (10km, 5km, 1km, Super...

Are you a medical professional? Do you know a child aged 8-14 with a serious illness or disability who would benefit from taking part in Dreamflight? If so, please click here to nominate a child for the holiday of a lifetime!

Are you ready for a challenge in 2017?
We have a small number of places in the Vitality London 10k run on 29th May and Prudential Ride London 100 cycle ride on 30th July.
Please email lisa.bishop@dreamflight.org for more info or to register your interest.

We are VERY excited that Dreamflight has been selected to participate in the Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year. Last year we raised over £40,000 and hope to beat that target this time around!
Donations made to Dreamflight – via this link – will be DOUBLED during the campaign (between midday 29th November to...

DREAMFLIGHT CHALLENGE: LONDON TO FLORIDA ON A PAPER PLANE
Remember the ‘ALS Ice Bucket Challenge’? Seen the ‘21 press ups in 21 days’ challenge lately? Well now it’s our turn.
To raise awareness and encourage donations, we’ve designed a social media campaign that asks people all over the world to support the opportunity...

Are you looking for an adrenaline rush and want to raise money for Dreamflight? If so, we may have just the challenge for you!
We are organising a sponsored abseil at the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on Friday 26th August and are looking for some brave souls to join us!
The cost to each participant is £90 and we ask that you raise at least...

Now that all the funds have been counted, we're absolutely thrilled to announce that an incredible £30,500 has been raised from the ‪#‎Dreamflight30‬ events!
£30,500 will fund the entire trip this year for eight VICs and pay for 17 children to swim with dolphins!
Thank you so much to everyone who took part, we hope you had a...

Steve Smirthwaite has just reached £34,000 for his Dreamflight fundraising – wow! We’re so grateful for his support and all the hard work he’s put into events and activities throughout 2015 – including jumping out of a plane! Steve would like to thank the following people who have helped him along the way:
David Finch raised over £6,000...

Wow! We've had some great coverage over the last few days about our Dreamflight trip, our VICs are having an amazing time and you can see them in action by clicking one of the links below:-
ITV news:-
ITV Meridian (Mickey Mouse group)
ITV Central (Goofy group)
ITV Tyne-Tees (Tigger group)
ITV Anglia (Simpsons...

Dreamflight and the Kangaroos Charity (who enrich young lives by running out of school activities) have teamed-up to host a classic evening of entertainment and fun for you
The Dreamflight and Kangaroos Hop will be held at Wickwoods Country Club, Hassocks, West Sussex on Friday 2nd October 2015
You'll be treated to a fabulous...

An amazing trio has just completed their 322-mile cycle ride from Ruabon, Wrexham to Polruan, Cornwall, in memory of a very special young man, Will Lewis.
Will joined us on Dreamflight in 2013, and we’re so grateful to his friends and family who have continued to fundraise for Dreamflight according to Will’s...

Well done to Ian and Aaron for pushing through the dismal weather on the Isle of Man over last few days to lap the Island in aid of Dreamflight, we really appreciate your stalwart efforts.
The challenge took on a new level when the mountain road became obscured by fog, halting them just before completion when the route became too dangerous. ...

Chris Glencourse has taken on an amazing adventure in honour of his daughter Mirren, who joined us on Dreamflight in 2014. You can see Mirren pictured here with her regional Dreamflight group, the Dolphins!
Earlier this year Chris, his wife and son Evan joined Mirren at a special screening of a video of Mirren’s trip at a cinema in...

Well done to Jayne, Adrian, Amy, Brad and Terry for completing the five day Salkantay trek to Macchu Picchu in Peru (also known as the Savage Mountain), and here’s the photo to prove it!
We think it’s an amazing achievement and thank you for taking on this challenge to raise funds for our Very Important Children (VICs).
If you’d...

Ahead of our 30th anniversary in 2016, Dreamflight is looking at how else we might help deserving children in the future – and we need your help!
Dreamflight exists to help children with a serious illness or disability to realise their potential. Since 1987, we’ve been doing this through our annual trip to Florida, taking 192 deserving...

Dreamflight are delighted that twenty Softcat employees will be taking on an epic Ping-Pong session at their Marlow office to support our next Dreamflight trip!
The aim is to play non-stop for 24 hours, with people taking shifts over the night to keep the ball in play. The game starts at 3pm on Friday 10th July, with countdown...

Andy Hemington and his team have been doing brilliant work over the past few months organising charity football matches in aid of Dreamflight. Three matches are now complete, the first at Watford Football enjoyed celebrity guest players such as Luther Blissett, Ricky Villa, Paul Merson, Micky Hazard, Glen Little and Nicky Shorey,...

Huge thanks to David Glendinning, Worshipful Master of Wexham Park Lodge for choosing Dreamflight as his charity this year. David has worked with Airfield Operations at London Heathrow Airport for the last 25 years and has often seen our Dreamflight 747 aircraft setting off on its annual flight to Florida. David particularly...

Huge thanks to David Finch, MD of Purple Frog and CEO of make-a-donation.org for taking on an epic cycling challenge on 31st July 2015 in aid of Dreamflight – cycling 240 miles non-stop in 24 hours!
David’s aim is to send 50 Very Important Children (VICs) swimming with dolphins in Florida this October. It costs £140 per child, so he is...

Dreamflight is delighted to announcethe Jamega Pro Golf Tour has supported us again this year to send another 192 Very Important Children (VICs) on their h
oliday of a lifetime this October.
The Jamega Tour will took place 10-12 May 2015 at Mentmore Golf and Country Club. The tour was established in 2004 as a fair, open and honest pro...

Huge thanks to everyone who took part in the Bolney Pram Race on Easter Monday which raised over £6,000. We’re very grateful to the event organisers, The Eight Bells Pub and Restaurant, for choosing Dreamflight as one of their charities. It was an amazing day, with a great turnout of pram-racers and...

Huge thanks to Kate for all her hard work over the past few months organising Tombola's in aid of Dreamflight. Kate joined us on the Dreamflight trip in 2014 and had a fabulous time, she's now on a mission to raise enough money to sponsor a set of T-shirts for the Dolphins regional group (based in Yorkshire)....

Some of you may remember the fun we had last year leaping over obstacles and shooting down waterslides at Dreamflight’s It’s a Knockout.
Back by popular demand we’ll be running this event again on Sunday 7th June at the Concord Club, Cranford, Middx. Tickets are only £25 per person and you can submit your team (of up to ten people) or request...

Huge thanks to Mary Timlin and Cathryn Chadwick who completed the Great North Run last year to raise funds to send a VIC to Florida this year. They’ve surpassed their target and we’ve booked the seat on the Dreamflight aircraft… thank you ladies!
If you’d like to take up the challenge of running in aid of Dreamflight, we’ve got...

We’re delighted to be included in the Winter 2015 edition of the AirCadet magazine, produced by the Royal Air Force. Members of the Air Cadet National Marching band joined us at Heathrow Airport last October and treated all our Very Important Children (VICs) to some tremendous music and entertainment, whilst they waited to board the Dreamflight...

Are you a medical professional? Do you know a child aged 8-14 with a serious illness or disability who would benefit from taking part in Dreamflight? Then we’d love to hear from you. This year’s Dreamflight ‘holiday of a lifetime’ to the theme parks of Orlando, Florida will take place 17-27 October, and nominations are open until 13 April....

We’re delighted to announce that Ian Poulter is hosting the fourth Ian Poulter Charity Classic, once again in aid of Dreamflight - thank you Ian!
The event will be held at Ian’s home course, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club on Monday 23 March 2015. A fantastic fun-filled day is in store for the players who will be treated to a clinic...

During the last few months, customers have been voting for their favourite charity on the Legal & General Live Life website, and we’re delighted that Dreamflight won the vote!
This means that a donation of £5,000 will be made to Dreamflight, which will pay for 40 children to experience swimming with dolphins on the October 2015...

For over 25 years, in-flight meal provider Gate Gourmet has been supplying our Dreamflight children with meals, drinks and snacks on their way to and from Orlando…completely free of charge.
Each year, a core of staff at Gate Gourmet give up their day off to prepare the meals and ensure they are loaded onto the aircraft at Heathrow...

Dreamflight is so excited to be chosen for this years ‘Big Give Christmas Challenge’, which starts on Thursday 4th December at 10am. Save this date and set your alarms!
We are hoping to raise £20,000 in online donations that could be doubled to £40,000 with your help! This would pay for 12 children to go on the Dreamflight trip in...

On Saturday 13th September 2014, the amazing ‘Dreamriders’ arrived in Disneyland, Paris having cycled over 200 miles to raise a staggering £14,500
in aid of Dreamflight.
Clare Baker, who leads the Gatwick Fundraising Group (GFG) created the ‘Dreamriders Destination Disneyland Paris Challenge’ back in February 2013. Fellow Dreamflight...

Dreamflight is thrilled to have been chosen to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, whereby donations made online between 4-6 December could be doubled through match-funding.
Dreamflight is urgently looking for business or individuals to make pledges of between £100 and £10,000.
Any pledges we receive now will be...

We are thrilled that former Dreamflight child and tireless fundraiser Charlie Murgatroyd has been shortlisted as a finalist for her region in the Pride of Britain awards, in the fundraiser of the year category. Her nomination was picked up on TV this week:...

We are so grateful to the 38 brave, intrepid individuals who battled extreme altitude, wind and cold to summit Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, at 12,400ft last weekend.
The climbers scaled at night, making the challenge even more difficult, but rewarding them all with a beautiful sunrise when they ALL reached the summit for...

We're delighted to announce that all our Very Important Children (VICs) have now been invited on their life-changing
holiday to Orlando, Florida. Our Dreamflight escorts are busy meeting the VICs and their families to welcome them on board. We're so looking forward to another amazing Dreamflight trip this October!

We're delighted to announce a fabulous £24,500 has been raised for our Very Important Children (VICs) at the recent Ian Poulter's Golf Day at Woburn Golf Course. Professional Golfers Charley Hull and Dame Laura Davies joined in the fun, and former Dreamflight children played in ‘Pat’s Dreamflight Wonders’ team (pictured here with Ian and...

Dreamflight have thoroughly enjoyed their week at Hickstead and we’re delighted to say The Dreamflight Ladies’ Day was a huge success. You can catch up with the news and photos from the event by clicking:- Gatwick Fundraising Group and view a wonderful piece of coverage from ITV, by...

Huge thanks to Arnold Clark Citroen in Armadale, West Lothian, for their generous donation of £10,000.
This sum will significantly contribute towards Dreamflight's travel costs, ensuring our Very Important Children (VICs) reach the theme parks in Orlando each day.
Dreamflight are very grateful to Arnold Clark for their continued support and...

We are delighted to announce the Regional Charity Screening of Planes 2 in aid of Dreamflight,
on Sunday 3rd August 2014.
Showcase Cinemas will once again showcase the Premier one week in advance of the public launch date, with all proceeds coming to Dreamflight.
Last year this amazing event raised enough money to pay for 10 of our VICs to...

We have launched our new ‘Dreamflight 3500 Club’, to encourage individuals and companies to sign up
to donate or raise £3,500 in one year – the cost of sending one child on their trip of a lifetime.
Each year Dreamflight takes 192 UK children with a serious illness or disability on the magical 10 day trip to Orlando, which is more than just a...

A fabulous opportunity has arisen to be part of the prestigious Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead, come and join in the highlight of the Sussex Social Calendar!
Dreamflight has also been bestowed the honour of ‘Ladies’ Day’ with all proceeds coming to Dreamflight to make sure 192 Very Important Children have a trip of...

Dreamflight are delighted to receive a cheque for $30,000 from Nick Allen at Conoco Phillips, this generous donation will make a huge difference to the Dreamflight children this year.
Over the past three years Conoco Phillips have been amazing supporters to Dreamflight, raising funds by organising team building events, fabulous dinner dances...

On the 21st December 2013, Jon, Pete and Martin, three remarkable British Airways cadets arrived at Heathrow after a 21 day cycle ride from Southern Spain raising a staggering £7,910
The team received an outstanding level of support throughout their journey. In their own words “The number of people following us on Twitter, reading our daily...

The Chesham Germains Male Voice Choir’s recent 20th Anniversary concert held in aid of two worthy charities, Dreamflight and Chiltern’s Prostate Cancer Support Group, raised a fantastic £1,200. Dreamflight were delighted to be presented with a cheque for £600, which will pay for 4 children to swim with a dolphin on their holiday of a lifetime to...

We are delighted to announce that Gaylene Kendall will be joining us as a Trustee on the Board for Dreamflight.
Her experience in the areas of Treasury and Finance makes her particularly suitable for a place on our Board.
Gaylene works for British Airways where she holds the role of Head of Treasury, reporting to the CFO. ...

Can you donate an amazing prize for one of the many fantastic events planned in aid of Dreamflight this year?
Do you have a family member, friend or contact that may also be able to help? We would love to hear from you. e:office@dreamflight.org
Jenna, a guest at The November Ball last year, is picture here with Austin Healey at...

Huge thanks to Tara Dernie who recently ran her first marathon in aid of Dreamflight and smashed her £1000 fundraising target. We are so grateful Tara this will pay for 40 children to have icecream and popcorn for the entire trip!

The sun is shining, Spring is in the air and Dreamflight is starting to think about....Christmas!
Do you know a promising Picasso or budding Botticelli? A would-be Whistler or a potential Poussin? Then we want to hear from them! We'd love to create some Dreamflight Christmas cards designed by children.
The more creative the design,...

Walter Dix & Co, range cooker specialists based in the Team Valley, celebrated their recent re-launch and support to Dreamflight by running a month long raffle. Prizes included tickets to Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway live, a signed Geoff Hurst canvas and many more. Dreamflight are thrilled to receive a cheque for £1200. ...

Are you a medical professional? Do you know a child aged 8-14 with a serious illness and/or disability who would benefit from taking part in Dreamflight? Then we would love to hear from you. Nominations can only be made by medical professionals, and you can find advice on how to nominate a child and download a form at...

Big thank you to Tracey Tulk and her team for organising the recent reunion for 'people who grew up in Millbrook' at The Saints Pub, Millbrook, Southampton. Thank you to Eugene McManus for providing the venue and DJ free of charge. It was a fantastic night, raising enough money for 10 children to swim with the dolphins on this year's...

Now all our reunions are complete….a huge thank you to the professional camera team who gave their time so generously and captured the Dreamflight trip for our 192 Very Important Children. We really appreciate your expertise and the hours of editing it takes to produce each feature length movie. Thank you for creating so much joy and many...

We are on a mission to design and build two new castles and provide a magical gateway onto the Dreamflight aircraft. Our previous much-loved castles, kindly provided by BA engineers, unfortunately suffered in high winds and in recent years have become unusable. We would desparately love to design and build two new castles, ready to...

Huge thanks to Sally who recently completed the Cape Argus Cycle Race, South Africa. As the world's largest timed race Sally needed to cover 109kms in 7 hours or less. Sally trained over Chapmans Peak for 3 months beforehand and 'flew' alongside 33,000 competitors to achieve target on the day and raise £1500 in aid of Dreamflight. To...

Are you a medical professional? Do you know a child aged 8-14 with a serious illness and/or disability who would benefit from taking part in Dreamflight? Then we'd love to hear from you. Nominations can only be made by medical professionals, and you can find advice on how to nominate a child and download a form at...

Well done to the BA crew that ran the San Diego half marathon. After 14 hours on duty they ran in 80 degrees heat, took on a mile long hill in the last stretch and carried on smiling to the end. Thank you so much for this massive effort. The team would love to reach £10,000, to support please visit:-...

We are thrilled that the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) have chosen Dreamflight as their Charity for 2014. At the recent Learning Awards hosted by LPI, an amazing £10,000 was raised from a silent auction. Toolwire, one of the events headline sponsors, generously matched this by donating a further £10,000. What a night, a big...

Thank you to everyone who supported the recent Masked Ball at Wickwoods Country Club. A fantastic £11,000 was raised, which will pay for 3 children to have their trip of a lifetime this October. Organisers and people attending made every effort to ensure a successful event. Fabulous masks were worn, champagne flowed and people partied on...

Are you a medical professional? Do you know a child aged 8-14 with a serious illness and/or disability who would benefit from taking part in Dreamflight? Then we'd love to hear from you. We are now accepting nominations for children to take part in this year's 'trip of a lifetime' in October 2014. Nominations can only be made by...

The Dreamflight team will be travelling to Glasgow, Thursday 27th February to take part in the BBC2 programme 'Eggheads'. Our team intend to beat the specialists and walk away with a cash prize for Dreamflight. Come on team Dreamflight!
We will let you know the air time of the show very soon....

Dreamflight's Co-Founder Patricia Pearce, MBE is currently having her own trip of a lifetime on board the Cunard cruise ship, The Queen Elizabeth. Patricia will be delivering a lecture tomorrow evening about the history of Dreamflight, alongside anecdotes from her 40-year flying career. Bon Voyage!

Are you a medical professional? Do you know a child aged 8-14 with a serious illness and/or disability who would benefit from taking part in Dreamflight? Then we'd love to hear from you. We are now accepting nominations for children to take part in this year's 'trip of a lifetime' in October 2014. Nominations can only be...

Students from Princes Risborough School raised a fabulous £500 through organising a 'pub quiz' event in aid of Dreamflight. The pupils, including Head Student Nathan Davis, whose mum took part in the first Dreamflight in 1987, popped into the Dreamflight office this week to present the cheque. We are truly grateful - a huge thanks to such...

Donations were taken in aid of Dreamflight across all Showcase Cinemas up and down the country at special premiere events. The Disney movie 'Planes' was screened 10 days before the general release date and all proceeds of the entry fee were kindly given to Dreamflight. Showcase staff and Dreamflight volunteers made these events a huge...

James Davies has arrived safely back in the UK. James completed the recent Walt Disney World Marathon in 4hrs 33mins and 14 seconds.
James said "it was one of the best and hardest experiences of his life!"
Thank you James for all your amazing effort and monies raised in aid of Dreamflight, we are very grateful. To sponsor James, please...

Dreamflight's Co-Founder, Patricia Pearce MBE receives a cheque for £13,000 from Woburn Golf Club's Captain and Lady Captain.
Through various fundraising events and the generous donations of the clubs members, the grand total raised in 2013 was £31,445!. Thank you 'Captains' for all your hard work and raising such an amazing amount in aid of...

Throughout 2013 staff at Afiniti took part in Half Marathons and recycled IT equipment to raise money for Dreamflight. We are thrilled that Afiniti have chosen Dreamflight to be their Charity of the Year in 2014. Thank you to all at Afiniti for your valued support. There will be a Charity Auction in aid of Dreamflight at the upcoming...

Dreamflight has applied to take part in the popular TV quiz show 'Eggheads'. We are looking for bright sparks to join our team. Is this you?
Please contact Jenny Hillam with your name, age and specialist subject
Jenny.hillam@dreamflight.org

On the 8 November, ORB International will be throwing the biggest British event in Florida, the Guy Fawkes Kissimmee. It will open its doors and welcome thousands of enthusiastic British ex-pats, local and from around Florida and neighbouring States, tourists from the UK, anglophiles and the local community to enjoy a traditional Bonfire...

A huge thank you to the Travel and Tourism students who took part in the World Travel Market Exhbition at Uxbridge College, raising £517.27 for Dreamflight along the way! Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Would anyone be interested in running in any of the following events for Dreamflight
1. Sat 21t Sept - Great langdale half (cumbria) (Tigger Region)
2. Sun 29th Sept - Isle of axholme Half (Epworth) - lots of you in area so come get involved (Dolphins Region)
3. Sun 6th October - Mablethorpe Half - make a day of it at the coast...

We all must use plenty of printer cartridges throughout the year so I have just signed Dreamflight up with Recycle 4 Charity. See this link: http://www.recycle4charity.co.uk/AboutUs
To use the service click the Register Now button and Choose Dreamflight as the beneficiary. There is then a very quick registration process and...

Hi Everyone!
If you have nothing planned on the Saturday of August Bank Holiday, why not throw yourself out of a perfectly good plane? All in the name of Dreamflight!!
Help us to put smiles on the faces of 192 very special children that will be going on a life changing holiday of a lifetime this October :)
Please share this with friends, family and...

Hi
We have had some interest shown in people wanting to participate in the Brighton Marathon on the 6 th April.
Could anyone interested contact Jenny Hillam jenny.hillam@dreamflight.org for further details.
All details need to be in by end of June.
Thank You – JennyHi
We have had some interest shown in people...

Dreamflight supporter Tom Kyte will be taking to the streets of Ealing in September to run the Ealing Half Marathon in ad of Dreamflight
As anyone will know I am not really the running type, however recently a friend persuaded me that everyone has a half marathon in them so after some consideration I foolishly agreed to do it!
I decided if I am...

Our great friends BT Directories are holding a raffle as part of their fundraising efforts for Dreamflight. Some great prizes to be had including two return flights to New York, a villa in Spain for a week, lunch at the BT Tower and a flying lesson!
Tickets can be bought online for £1 each (minimum purchase £2)...

Kian Pellow is the older brother of a child who went on Dreamflight 2012. Kian arranged a sponsored Silence with his friends at school and raised £236.59.
This is just a little something that the people who took part in it wanted to say.
Will: watching 'the glimpse' video was a real eye opener for me, and I have realised where...

A special thank you to Angela Hale and Carly Harvey for forming the new Dreamflight Braintree Fundraising Group
All at Dreamflight which you every success in your Fundraising endeavours!A special thank you to Angela Hale and Carly Harvey for forming the new Dreamflight Braintree Fundraising Group
All at Dreamflight which you every success in your...

A special thank you to Katherine Elliot, Dulcie Buckingham and Sarah Cobbing for forming the new Dreamflight Heathrow Fundraising Group
All at Dreamflight which you every success in your Fundraising endeavours!A special thank you to Katherine Elliot, Dulcie Buckingham and Sarah Cobbing for forming the new Dreamflight Heathrow Fundraising Group
All at...

A special thank you to Tracey Way, Mim Parker, Lorraine Brown, Ali Green and Nicky Southwell White for forming the new Dreamflight Dorset Fundraising Group
All at Dreamflight which you every success in your Fundraising endeavours!A special thank you to Tracey Way, Mim Parker, Lorraine Brown, Ali Green and Nicky Southwell White for forming the new...

Dreamflight are pleased to announce two new additional fundraising groups with more coming along very soon!
Glasgow Fundraising Group in aid of Dreamflight - headed up by Laura Swift
Liverpool Fundraising Group in aid of Dreamflight - headed up by Mark Dickinson
If anyone else would be setting similar groups up to raise money...

My name is David Murison and I live in a lovely little village called Stokesby, which is situated on the Norfolk Broads.
I was born on February 10th 1983 and from a very early age it was clear to my parents that I had some serious health problems. After endless, often wasted, visits to our local GP’s it was eventually discovered that I had...

Well what do you know, our fantastic supporters, friends, fundraisers and followers did it, they got us to the awards ceremony.
We have been shortlisted and are to attend the Awards ceremony taking place at The Troxy on 11th April. Well what do you know, our fantastic supporters, friends, fundraisers and followers did it, they got us to...

Charity Race Night in aid of Dreamflight on Saturday 6th July from 7:30pm at the Ivy Leaf Memorial Club, Wimpole Road, Yiewsley, UB7 7RJ. Come along and have some fun! For more details please contact Catherine and Kevin at
catherine1975@sky.com and 07986 086232Charity Race Night in aid of Dreamflight on Saturday...

Sarah McCall and Valerie Wiltshire completed the Bath half Marathon on the 3rd of March – WELL DONE LADIES!!!
Comments from the ladies:
“We did it! We are now feeling exhausted but elated and all the lovely
comments on our Just Giving page definitely kept us going.”Sarah McCall and Valerie Wiltshire completed...

After months of planning,fundraising and building their nerve,six Mixed Fleet Crew took to theskies on Saturday 23 February totandem skydive for Dreamflight, acharity supported by British Airways.
Dreamflight was started by Patricia Pearce (MBE) 27 years ago to give seriously ill and disabledchildren between the ages of 8 and14 a life-changing holiday...

Dreamflight has been long-listed for Charity of the Year in this year’s JustGiving Awards – this means that our charity is now up for the public vote!
The three charities with the most votes will make the shortlist and two representatives from Dreamflight will be invited to the JustGiving Awards 2013 ceremony, which will take place in...

Do you remember the Ceilidh that Nicola and her team held on 26th Jan?Please see their photos from the night attached and a fantastic total raisedof 2137.61!!Do you remember the Ceilidh that Nicola and her team held on 26th Jan?Please see their photos from the night attached and a fantastic total raisedof 2137.61!!

Many of the twelve regional groups have recently held, or will shortly be hosting, their local reunions of Young Dreamflighters on the 2012 trip. Dreamflight is most grateful to Hilton in the Community Foundation who awarded us a grant of £2000 towards the costs of these events. Thank you!Many of the twelve regional groups...

BT Directories have kindly provided an update on what fundraising they have been doing for Dreamflight.
To read further please click on the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/BTMarketing4Biz?fref=tsBT Directories have kindly provided an update on what fundraising they have been doing for Dreamflight.
To read further please click on the link...

Can we say a HUGE Thank you to Alan Thorburn and his team for part in the “Mighty Deer Stalker” event up in Scotland on 16th March to raise money for Dreamflight, they have raised £1500 so far and the total is rising!
Well Done all!Can we say a HUGE Thank you to Alan Thorburn and his team for part in the “Mighty...

Young Dreamflighter Charlie Murgatroyd is AMAZING!!She travelled on Dreamflight in 2011 and, in her own words, When I came home I decided that I would like to raise money for Dreamflight and I set myself a target of £10,000 ... Charlie reached her target today, what an incredible achievement for a 14 year old. Dreamflight meant so much to...

See a selection of the latest news stories involving Dreamflight. If you would like to help out please contact us and we will try to help you.
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Sarah Stroud has taken on the wonderful role of being a Christmas Elf all this week in aid of Dreamflight. She has made herself an Elf outfit and will be wearing it every day this week and showing off her rosy cheeks and jingle, jangle shoes. If you would like to sponsor Sarah please visit her Justgivng page at...

Captain Matt Griffiths has completed a number of marathons and raised over £1300 in aid of Dreamflight. Matt completed the Royal Parks Ultra (a 50km route through London’s royal parks) on 7 th October 2012 with a fantastic time of 4hrs, 14 minutes securing him 19th place out of 165 runners. Men’s Running magazine...

A big thank you to the 99th Garrison who raised an amazing £879.80 at the Trafford Centre on Saturday 8th December.
A big thank you to the 99th Garrison who raised an amazing £879.80 at the Trafford Centre on Saturday 8th December.

Colin Macleod (father of Connor Macleod who was part of the Dolphin Group in Dreamflight 2011) is having a 50th Birthday Party. Instead of wishing for presents he will be requesting that donations are made to Dreamflight.
A very big thank you to Colin and his family for such a generous suggestion.Colin Macleod (father of Connor Macleod who was part of...

A big thank you to the team at Newport Identity and Passport Service for supporting the timely process of young Dreamflighters passport applications and for then hosting a whirlwind of fundraisers in their office in aid of Dreamflight, which included a chest wax, cake sale, raffle and guess the number of sweets in the jar, raising...

Afiniti’s marketing and design manager Lorna Gibbons got in her stride in aid of Dreamflight and took part in ‘Run to the Beat’, a grueling half marathon held in Greenwich on 28 October 2012
The sum of £760 was raised from colleagues and friends. Afiniti matched this to make £1520, Dreamflight is...

Piramal Healthcare are organising a ladies night on Thursday 22nd November. 6.30pm till 10.30pm at the following location
Piramal Healthcare,
Whalton Road,
Morpeth,
NE61 3YA
Tickets are £10 from Helen.johnson@piramal.com which including supper and a glass of wine and you are more than welcome to bring a bottle. All Proceeds will be going to...

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Aunty Pat the co-founder of Dreamflight has released a book about her flying career which includes stories such as flying with the Queen. It also includes her views on Dreamflight over of the past 26 years.
The book costs £10.99 plus £2.95 post and package with most of the profits going to...

John Carmichael a long time local supporter of Dreamflight in the North East is undertaking a massive triple event challenge……………………
1. The Great North Run, successfully completed in September in 1hour 55mins,
2. The Kielder 10k which took place at the beginning of October.
3. For the final leg he...

A big thank you to Saints Transport who are kindly advertising Dreamflight on one of their vehicles....A big thank you to Saints Transport who are kindly advertising Dreamflight on one of their vehicles....

Matt Griffiths who has just completed the Royal Ultra on behalf of Dreamflight, running 50km in 4hrs 14 minutes is already on to his next mission to raise money so that some very deserving children can have some fun and a trip of a lifetime.
Matt has joined together with liked minded people and formed The Hairy Haggis Team Relay in Edinburgh –...

Rosey Matu is doing a Tandem Skydive at Hinton Airfield on 11 November 2012 – please support this lovely lady.
In her words “she thinks she must be mad as the day she turned 40 she decided to spice up her life a bit! She went up in the London Eye and enjoyed the views. She tootled up the highest snowcapped mountain in...

Adam Cooper and Dale Moore from Yiewsley cycled 300 miles over 3 days from Uxbridge to Lands End and have raised a fantastic £2,500 in aid of Dreamflight.
http://www.justgiving.com/dale-moore0
Adam Cooper and Dale Moore from Yiewsley cycled 300 miles over 3 days from Uxbridge to Lands End and have raised a fantastic £2,500 in...

Dreamflight is one of a number of charities nominated by members of GamesAid to receiving funding from them. Only members of GamesAid can vote for Dreamflight – voting closes Sept 23. Membership is free to anyone in the games industry - just sign up www.gamesaid.org.
EVERY vote counts –...

John Carmichael is undertaking a triple challenge in aid of Dreamflight
“I thought I'd do something a wee bit different this year to try and raise interest to hopefully raise money for Dreamflight.”
He is running the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday, and hoping to run in under 2 hours – “not easy for an old...

Matt Griffiths is running the Royal Parks Ultra on October 7th 2012. The route is 50km through London's royal parks.
Matt has the amazing opportunity of being selected by 'Men's Running Uk' magazine for Operation Ultra, along with 3 other men and 4 ladies. Operation Ultra’s aim is to train this team to tackle the Ultra in the best possible way....

Amanda Thorp is running at Loseley House on the North Downs in aid of Dreamflight on 04 November 2012
You can sponsor Amanda by clicking on the page below
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AmandaThorp
Amanda Thorp is running at Loseley House on the North Downs in aid of Dreamflight on 04 November 2012
You can sponsor Amanda by clicking on the page...

Ron Smith is walking the West Highland Way in aid of Dreamflight and in memory of Darryl Ross Elliott
Please support Ron at http://www.justgiving.com/Ron-Smith2
Ron Smith is walking the West Highland Way in aid of Dreamflight and in memory of Darryl Ross Elliott
Please support Ron...

Long-term supporters of Dreamflight, the 99th Garrison was asked by Dan Fountain and his bride to be Erica to attend their wedding to add a touch of Star Wars. Dan is a big fan of Star Wars who we had met when collecting in a shopping centre in Sheffield and he has since become a generous supporter of Dreamflight providing a variety of raffle...

Long-term supporters of Dreamflight, the 99th Garrison was asked by Dan Fountain and his bride to be Erica to attend their wedding to add a touch of Star Wars. Dan is a big fan of Star Wars who we had met when collecting in a shopping centre in Sheffield and he has since become a generous supporter of Dreamflight providing a variety of raffle...

Daniel Higgins has helped out with Dreamflight for about 3 years during the departure and arrival and loves seeing both the children and adults enjoying the experience, he thought it was about time he did something to help contribute even more to it and is doing a tandem skydive on 09 September in Northampton, his fundraising page can be found at ...

Simon and Dean know of Dreamflight from all the fundraising carried out over the years by Dave Woodwards and team at the Swan in Arborfield, Berkshire.
They decided to take part in the Screwball Rally 2012 to raise funds for Dreamflight:
http://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/screwballrallySimon and Dean know of Dreamflight from all the...

Caroline Simpson is having a party to celebrate her birthday with family and friends and would like someone else to have the presents!
Caroline has set up a Justgiving page on http://www.justgiving.com/Caroline-Simpson1Caroline Simpson is having a party to celebrate her birthday with family and friends and would like someone else to have...

The following is a note from the Goofy Ball organisers which gives detail on how it impacts the charity as a whole
The departure of the Dreamflight trip every October is a special experience – the sight of 192 children setting off on their holiday of a lifetime is exciting and inspiring. In 2011 Northamptonshire businesswoman Kathy...

Mike Landers has written a piece for the Dreamflight website to talk about his experience on the Etape du Tour.....
Uncomfortably Numb – The 2012 Etape Act 2
A little Peroni is a dangerous thing. After one or two too many Id agreed to do the 2012 Etape du Tour which allows 10,000 amateur cyclists to take on the epic challenge...

What some people do to help raise funds for Dreamflight is nothing short of inspiational.
Diane Neverson a British Airways employee decided to shave her hair completely off on 10th August 2012 at a salon in Aldershot, Hampshire with all donations made going straight to Dreamflight.
Diane has a medical condition which effects her hair and decided to...

Congratulations to Bill Dyden who completed his Tamden Skydive for Dreamflight recently
You can still sponsor Bill by going to his JustGiving page:
www.doitforcharity.com/williamD
Congratulations to Bill Dyden who completed his Tamden Skydive for Dreamflight recently
You can still sponsor Bill by going to his JustGiving...

Big thanks to Sheila Campbell who arranged a garden party which has raised a generous £435 so far for Dreamflight. Further donations can be made at
http://www.justgiving.com/DarrylElliotBig thanks to Sheila Campbell who arranged a garden party which has raised a generous £435 so far for Dreamflight. Further donations can be made...

Graeme Short will be part of the British Airways crew that are climbing Mount Fuji on the 16th July to raise money for Dreamflight
To sponsor Graeme please click on his JustGiving page for further details.
http://www.justgiving.com/GraemeTiesFuji2012Graeme Short will be part of the British Airways crew that are climbing Mount Fuji on the 16th July to...

Matthew Griffiths has run 11 marathons around the world, amazing!! (He evendid one dressed up as a tiger), now he is taking it up a notch by runningthe Ultra in aid of Dreamflight. Matthew knows the difference this tripmakes to the lives of some very special children and this is his way ofmaking sure more children have an opportunity to have a holiday...

Five of the puppies born on May 10th are now living with their new police ‘mums and dads’. The remaining two decided they didn’t want to be police dogs so have gone to good homes. The gang is now Mickey, Pooh, Shrek, Faith and Hope. We’ll keep you updated!Five of the puppies born on May 10th ...

Kenneth O’Neill is joining the Mount Fuji team which now has around 40 participants all doing a mammoth Trek up Mount Fuji in aid of Dreamflight.
To sponsor Kenneth you can click on his webpage http://www.justgiving.com/Kenneth-O-Neill
Kenneth O’Neill is joining the Mount Fuji team which now has around 40 participants all...

Diana Neverson will be shaving her hair off at the end of July in aid of Dreamflight. Diana plans for this to be done by her daughter and videoed by her son.
A medical condition that Diana has been dealing with since the beginning of this year has caused Diana’s hair to deteriorate considerably. Diana does not want to dwell on the fact that once...

After the success of last years event, Hayes Cricket Club would kindly like to put on another Dreamflight charity evening. This year they will be holding an Alternative Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday 14th July.
Think you can top a Jedward performance ? Tickets are only £5 so get yourself down and prove it!
After the success of last...

A big thank you to Hugh McCarthy, Mel White and Gaynor White who took part in the Blenheim triathlon and have so far raised a fantastic £600 for Dreamflight. Further donations can be made on the following webpage:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=goofy&isTeam=trueA big thank...

We are delighted to welcome BT Directories as a new supporter of Dreamflight. BT Directories wanted to give their support and become more involved in a smaller charity where they felt they could really make a difference and their employees nationwide could become involved. We are delighted that they have chosen to support Dreamflight. BT...

Dale Moore is doing a mammoth 300 mile cycle from Uxbridge to Lands End over 3 days. This is the first time he has have ever done anything like this! He’s taking on the challenge in aid of Dreamflight.
The cycle will be starting on Friday 14th September leaving from Uxbridge Cricket Club, Middlesex. The first day of the cycle will be a 120...

This Saturday, Jon Banks sets off for a 1,000km challenge in aid of Dreamflight.
He leaves the rain-soaked plains of Winchester on his travels to sunny Spain, cycling through some of the beautiful French countryside on the way.Jon has collected around £900 of donations so far and his donation page is at...

A special note from Clara who was a child on the 2009 Dreamflight trip....
My name is Clara Duffy, On October 2009, I went on Dreamflight I was in the Scooby Doo group, best group going ;) Those 10 days in October were the best 10 days of my life! I have memories that will on forever! On the plane from Ireland to Heathrow I was so nervous, but as wel...

One of our amazing Dreamflight trip Team Leaders is doing the London 10k in aid of Dreamflight on 8th July 2012.
To sponsor Simon please click on his link below:
http://www.justgiving.com/MickeyMouseGroupOne of our amazing Dreamflight trip Team Leaders is doing the London 10k in aid of Dreamflight on 8th July 2012.
To sponsor Simon please click on his...

Each year our great supports the Met Police Dogs section bring some of their dogs, and puppies too, to the Renaissance hotel at Heathrow to meet the Dreamflight children. Last year they told us they would like to name the next litter after Dreamflight! The picture shows the first five of a litter of seven German Shepherd puppies born on 10th May. ...

Samantha Jackson hosted a cake stall at Knowle Park last Saturday (2 nd June) with cakes donated by Greggs the Bakery and 150 made by Samantha herself (see attached photos) – yummie! She took on requesting free ingredients from local supermarkets which ensured all the cakes she sold were 100% profit for her fundraising...

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is our pleasure to announce the details for 2012’s annual November Ball for Dreamflight! Spread the word and gather your friends and family as the official booking forms will be out in the next few weeks for you to guarantee your place at this year’s extravaganza.
Set to be the best event in its 14 year...

Daniel Morris will be running the St Albans half marathon this Saturday 10th June to raise money on behalf of Dreamflight.
To sponsor Daniel please click on his justgiving page below
http://www.justgiving.com/Daniel-Morris6
Daniel Morris will be running the St Albans half marathon this Saturday 10th June to raise money on behalf of...

Liam Scott will be part of an 8 man team from the Edinburgh Jitsu club that are taking on a half marathon with a difference in aid of Dreamflight….
The ‘Mudder Challenge’ half marathon also has 30 soul breaking obstacles including electrocution,
ice cold lake swim, nettle crawls and log carrying.
Allegedly the worlds hardest...

Keith Payne, President of the Heston and Isleworth Rotary Club presenting a cheque for £1200 to Dreamflight volunteer Jo James.
A very big thank you to Keith and the Isleworth Rotary Club for their generous donation.
Keith Payne, President of the Heston and Isleworth Rotary Club presenting a cheque for £1200...

Adam Wilson is part of the BA team scaling Mt Fuji on 17th July on behalf of Dreamflight.
To sponsor Adam please click on his Justgiving page below:
http://www.justgiving.com/adamwilsonfuji
Adam Wilson is part of the BA team scaling Mt Fuji on 17th July on behalf of Dreamflight.
To sponsor Adam please click on his Justgiving page...

Daniel Morris is doing the St Albans half marathon on 10 June to raise money for Dreamflight.
To Sponsor Daniel please click on his JustGiving link below:
http://www.justgiving.com/Daniel-Morris6
Daniel Morris is doing the St Albans half marathon on 10 June to raise money for Dreamflight.
To Sponsor Daniel please click on his JustGiving link...

I am really delighted to announce that the Jamega Professional Golf Tour have adopted Dreamflight as their charity. As you can see in the picture above they have had banners made and Gary, Richard, Tony and Sally (who run the Tour) all have the Dreamflight logo on their clothing.
One of their professionals, Richard Gurney, has also pledged to pay...

Around 40 BA staff are heading out to Japan this July to climb Japan's highest and most iconic mountain, Mount Fuji. Standing at just over 12,388ft high. Their aim is to fly out, climb it at night to achieve the summit by sunrise, before climbing down again in the morning and fly home the next day. The climb to the top is...

Hannah Waltham-Hier will be cycling from London to Paris on behalf of Dreamflight commencing 5th September over 4 days returning on the 9th September.
To sponsor Hannah please click on the below link.
www.justgiving.com/HancyclingtoparisHannah Waltham-Hier will be cycling from London to Paris on behalf of Dreamflight commencing 5th September over 4...

Good luck to Anna Croft who is taking part in the London Revolution cycle ride on May 19-20, 2 days, 180 miles, 2500 riders, raising funds for Dreamflight.
http://www.london-revolution.com/?gclid=CLWdtO70i68CFQdG3wodpxes9w
Ana has already raised a whopping £1500 for Dreamflight via her just giving...

Jordan, a 12 year old lad from Cumbria, was part of the Tigger group from the northeast in 2011, who sums up his Dreamflight experience by saying; “I never thought it was possible to have so much fun, the memories will last forever and ever
He is now organising a race night with his family and friends, to raise money for Dreamflight so that;...

Many people go to great lengths to raise money for Dreamflight and in September, a team of 9 amateur cyclists will be setting off from London bound for Paris some 250 miles away. The 3-day challenge has been organised by Dreamflight cameraman ‘Kam’ who told us “I wanted to do something challenging and Paris seemed a good place to aim...

A big thank you to the people who ran in the London marathon today on behalf of Dreamflight, your efforts are very much appreciated.
A big thank you to the people who ran in the London marathon today on behalf of Dreamflight, your efforts are very much appreciated.

Jon Banks is taking on a mammoth challenge of cycling from Winchester (Hampshire) to the sunny delights of Spain during the month of June, all on behalf of Dreamflight
To sponsor Jon please click on the Justgiving link below.
www.justgiving.com/jonathanbanksJon Banks is taking on a mammoth challenge of cycling from Winchester (Hampshire) to the sunny...

A quick good luck message to the following London marathon participants who are running for Dreamflight this Sunday
Caroline Coffey http://www.justgiving.com/Caroline-Coffey
Linda Drew http://www.justgiving.com/Linda-Drew0
Claire Paton http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/CPaton
Peter Twigg ...

Volunteers required to take on a Zipslide challenge at Ashton Court, Bristol. The date of the event will take place on Sunday 14th October.
Further information can be found in the below weblink or alternatively you can email sian@jenkins-evers.co.uk to register your...

Katie Roberts, her sister Jessica and friend Anna will be aiming to walk 6 miles from Shipdham to Hingham to kindly raise money for Dreamflight
They have set up a justgiving page for any donations to help them reach their target of £1000. The link can be found below.
http://www.justgiving.com/-katie-anna-jessica-6mileswalk Katie...

The children from last year's Dolphin group got together for a re-union and to attend the world premiere of the Dolphins 2011 DVD at the Cineworld complex in Sheffield. The day also consisted of a game of bowling and a fine cocktail of smiles and laughter.
Also a big thanks to Jo Ridley and the Dolphin escorts who raised a generous £425 for...

Recently the Dreamflight Cabin Crew, Volunteers & friends embarked on a mission to raise £10,000 for Dreamflight by abseiling down Table Mountain
BA & Dreamflight Pilot Adrian Jenkins (usually one to give Mountains a wide birth while he is at work) talks about the teams experience.......
It was probably sometime early last year that Catherine Foster...

Good luck to Anna Croft who is taking part in the London Revolution cycle ride on May 19-20, 2 days, 180 miles, 2500 riders, raising funds for Dreamflight.
http://www.london-revolution.com/?gclid=CLWdtO70i68CFQdG3wodpxes9w
Ana has already raised a whooping £1500 for Dreamflight via her just giving...

Ron Knight, one of our US weekly helpers (centre in Hawaiian shirt) and staff at Tantastic Sams salon in Florida, recently held a fundraisning day in aid of Dreamflight
The Salon based in Oviedo (a subburb of Orlando) managed to service 52 customers during the cut-a-thon and raised $520.00.
Ron Knight, one of our US weekly helpers (centre in...

Vouchers for the Tesco for School and Clubs programme will be available in stores from March 12-May 20 this year. Dreamflight collected vouchers from 2009-2011 and last year we were able to fully equip the craft room in Orlando and also buy 12 ball target games. We now need to obtain more art materials for the...

As we all are looking ahead to Summer right now, just cast your mind back to Christmas when we were asking you to visit Dreamflight supporter Ian Charman's employers website & vote for the best Christmas jumper? Remember?Thanks to your efforts, Ian's jumper was voted the best & yesterday we received the winning cheque for a cool...

After attending the Dreamflight send off in the hangar last year we are delighted that UK employees of Conoco Phillips, will be raising funds for Dreamflight this year. Conoco Phillips is an international energy company operating in more than 30 countries. In the business of exploration, production, refining and marketing energy sources for heat...

Thanks to the tenacity of long standing Dreamflight supporter Jenny Hillam,
The Learning and Performance Institute http://www.learningandperformanceinstitute.com/
have chosen Dreamflight as their charity partner this year and have already raised a fantastic £12,000 at their annual Awards Evening at the beginning of this month! ...

The Emperor and his forces of the dark side (courtesy of the 99th Garrison) joined with the Tigger Group escorts at the Newcastle Empire Cinema on Saturday 11th February to celebrate the launch of the Star Wars Episode 1 film in 3D and to raise money for Dreamflight.
The fun started at 11am where cinema goers were met by the 99th Garrison team and...

The East of Scotland group the ‘Donald Ducks’ are embarking on a new fundraising venture The Dreamflight Spring Fling Ball which is set to become an annual event and should put Scotland on the Dreamflight fundraising map. This Black Tie event will be held on Saturday 21st April at The Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh.
Tickets are now on...

Team Jackal explain themselves as ‘an endurance sports team dedicated to raising money for good causes by undertaking difficult and demanding physical events’. That’s one way of describing it! This committed (and possibly slightly mad!) trio are planning to kayak around Great Britain. Andrew and Ash, supported by...

Are you holding an event to raise money for Dreamflight?
Are you based in London or the South East of England?
Then please get in touch and let me know about the event so I can add it to the Pooh Bear pages of the website.
My name is Jesal Mistry and I am a Pooh Bear escort and also administrator for the Pooh Bear Group pages of the...

Pooh Bear escort, Jesal Mistry, recently took part in the City to Coast challenge. This consisted of cycling 82 miles between London and Southampton, all in one day.
Jesal dusted off his trusty mountain bike and off he went.
It was the hardest thing I have ever done and was a pretty lonely day spent cycling across the rather hilly South...

On September 18th 2011 Pooh Bear senior nurse, Sarah Prudhoe, took to the streets of the North East to complete the world's biggest half marathon, the Great North Run, and raise money for Dreamflight.
I have never been a runner (or indeed really done any form of exercise) before first taking part in the Great North Run in 2010. Running is not...

Back in September, four Metropolitan Polic Officers travelled from London to Paris, not by plane or train, but on their push-bikes!
The first day was action packed but not for the obvious reasons. After a puncture before clearing the M25, one of the bikes was run over by a truck (thankfully noone was hurt) and the support crew visiting A&E...

Laura Cavanagh & partner Dan are taking on the 100KM MacLehose Trail in Hong Kong in aid of Dreamflight. The trail is split into 10 sections ranging from 'easy' to 'extremely difficult' and they're going to be doing this all in SIX DAYS!
It all starts on the 22nd of this month and you can support them by...

The guys from the 99th Garrison have had an amazing year fundraising for Dreamflight & on the 10th December the team along with some of the Dolphin escorts stormed the Trafford Centre in Manchester raise money for Dreamflight.
The team raised an impressive £674 for Dreamflight & put on an impressive display on what...

As well as Snow, mistletoe & Turkey, Xmas jumpers is an age old tradition, but the guys at CHS Creative have taken the tradition of novelty Xmas jumpers & turned it into a fantastic & fun opportunity for staff members to raise money for charity.
Ian Champman has chosen Dreamflight as his nominated charity...

Rhys Thomas (little Shrekkie) and his mother, Sue have raised a fantastic £2612 this year for Dreamflight. It started with the Newport Zipwire in July and they continued to raise more over the year with store collections and matched giving. Great work, guys!Rhys Thomas (little Shrekkie) and his mother, Sue have raised a fantastic £2612 this...

It’s Sunday evening and we have arrived safely in Orlando thanks to our three Top Gun pilots.
There was a huge amount of excitement and anticipation at breakfast this morning – what a treat having our food served by police officers! With no time to hang around, we boarded the buses, ready for our police escort to the hangar. ...

The 99th Garrison team have been helping raise money for Dreamflight all over the UK this year but on the 3rd of September they faced a new mission which saw the team head to the Highlands (Inverness) making an appearance at Louise & Ade's Wedding. Once the ceremony was over the Storm troopers were dispatched to keep the guest's entertained...

A great big thank you from everyone at Dreamflight to SNOBS of Amersham, who have kindly fixed the Dreamflight transit seats free of charge.
Transit seats cost £100 each to buy and are an important piece of equipment used during the magical Dreamflight holiday and are used to help children onto the plane, the coaches and importantly...

Katrina's car boot sale raised £223.42, with guest appearances from Erin and Yvonne, 2008 ducklings, who both donated £10. A big Thank you to all who helped to make the day a success!!Katrina's car boot sale raised £223.42, with guest appearances from Erin and Yvonne, 2008 ducklings, who both donated £10. A big Thank...

We are delighted to announce that it is now possible to make a donation to support Dreamflight by text. All you have to do is text DREA11 followed by a space and then the amount you wish to donate, for example DREA11 £10 or DREA11 £5. Send the text to 70070. The amount will then be included in your next phone bill or...

Stephen's Fantastic Friday Football 5-a-side tournament was a fun-filled event for all involved. This saw the staff, children and families at Rachel House Children’s Hospice getting into the spirit of the event by wearing their favourite football tops for the afternoon. There were some awesome football skills on show, as well as some amazing...

Donald Duck Groups Doctor Jennie will be running in The loch Ness Marathon on the 2nd October in aid of Dreamflight.
This is Jennie’s 5th Marathon having already completed London, Sydney, Paris and Fort William. Jennie is aiming to beat her best time of 3hr 58min as well as catch a glimpse of Nessie.
Entries for the marathon are now closed but if...

Since coming on Dreamflight with the Goofy group in 2010, 13 year old Laura Thompson has enlisted the help of her Grandma to organise a number of fundraising events to help support Dreamflight. These have included a coffee morning earlier in the year and a craft and gift fair, carefully planned just before Mothers’ Day and providing the...

Dreamflight patron Ian Poulter has generously designed a limited edition Dreamflight putter cover, which is on sale now.
There are only 500 putter covers available, so be quick if you would like one. They are available...

We are delighted to announce that the second Dreamflight golf day, hosted by Ian Poulter at Woburn Golf Club raised in the region of £22,000, which will pay for six very deserving children to go on the magical and life changing holiday to Orlando later this year.
Over 80 golfers participated in the glorious day and they each had the superb...

Stikins make pre-printed labels that can be attached to clothes and which do not require any stitching or ironing on. They are non-scratchy and both dishwasher and washing machine/tumble dryer safe.
Any Dreamflight supporters that buy Stikins online, by post or over the phone should give our unique code 35321 with their order and Dreamflight will...

Most people enjoy a leisurely ride along the promenade when they hire a bicycle on holiday, but not British Airways pilot Graeme Hindley. Graeme decided that whilst he was in Florida he would cycle 170 miles from Miami to Key West....and back again! That's a total of 340 miles.
Florida is very wet this time of the year and it was no different for...

This Friday Dreamflight supporter Stephen McCusker will be hosting a fantastic fundraising day at Rachel House Children's Hospice. Hospice staff will dig out their favourite football shirts to wear to work and participate in activities including beat the goalie, keepy uppy and a five a side tournament.
Fabulous Friday football fun!This Friday...

Congratulations to the Shrekkies! On 10th July the Zipwire, tombolas, cake stalls and infamous splat-the-rat raised over £4500! A huge thank you to everyone who came along on the day to help and support us - you are all now Shrekkies! Some of the Dreamflight children of recent years came along to join in the fun and had a great time catching up....

Almost forgot! Jan Field, Janice Roach and Derek Taylor put on a Hog Roast, Raffle, Karaoke and Disco in May and raised a terrific £2000! Jan and Janice are BA ground staff and Derek is a retired BA duty manager. Well done guys!Almost forgot! Jan Field, Janice Roach and Derek Taylor put on a Hog Roast, Raffle, Karaoke and Disco in May and raised...

Dreamflight patron Ian Poulter has generously designed a limited edition Dreamflight putter cover, which is on sale now.
There are only 500 putter covers available, so be quick if you would like one. They are available...

Did you go on DREAMFLIGHT with The Flintstones Group?We are planning to hold a Grand Reunion for all The Flintstones and their Escorts in September and it would be great to see as many of you as possible at the event.Please contact Muriel Searl for more information on: muriel_searl@msn.comDid you go on DREAMFLIGHT with The Flintstones Group?We are...

Following the hugely successfully 2010 event, the Halloween 5 Nite Run event is back & promises to be more gruelling & gruesome than ever before.
Grab your running gear & crucifix's & head down to Water Meadow, Thames Valley Park, Reading where you will find a 5k course like you've never seen before, Dark and scary! and unfortunately...

Darryl went on Dreamflight with the Tigger group in 2009. Darryl is now organising a local fundraising night with his family and in a local newspaper interview explained; “.......it was brilliant. I want to give something back and help them send other children on holiday”.Darryl’s father Andrew Mather added; “When you watch the...

Customers at Waitrose in Hexham during July will be offered the chance to make the holiday of a lifetime for a local child a reality on the forthcoming Dreamflight which takes to the skies on Sunday 16th October.
As part of their “Community Matters” initiative customers of the Hexham store will be issued with a token at the checkout which...

If you live in the Sheffield area and are looking for something fun to keep you entertained this Friday, give this a go...
DREAMFLIGHT CONCERT
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT in aid of DREAMFLIGHT
Featuring:
THE PHOENIX SINGERS, ECCLESFIELD PRIORY PLAYERS, SHARON BERRY SCHOOL OF THEATRE DANCE, GUEST SINGERS AND A BRASS QUARTET.
Venue: NEWTON...

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Sharon jumping out of a perfectly good plane to raise money for Dreamflight!
Sharon’s, dedication to raising money for Dreamflight encouraged her not only pick this daredevil event but saw her through the whole process of preparing for it and getting up the nerve five times. Sharon prepared herself...

Dreamflight is delighted to have been featured on the golf channel, thanks to the support of our wonderful patron Ian Poulter.
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ian-poulter-dreamflight-ill-disabled-children/
For more information about how you could have the unique opportunity to meet Ian on the golf course and at the same time help to raise valuable...

On May 21st 2011, two of Dreamflight's UK volunteers Steve McDermott and Amanda McCarthy joined many of our US volunteers in Orlando to help with the 26th Charity Challenge and help to raise money for Dreamflight.
Charity Challenge was started in 1987 in Orlando has has grown ever since. To date it has raised over $4 million for various...

Quiz master Mike (AKA Silver Fox) started the fund raising with a picture round, followed by History and Geography, General knowledge and Film and Television Rounds. The quiz was well attended, with the first appearance of members from Christchurch rowing club who will be doing some fund raising of their own for Peter Pan Group by rowing...

Irfan Awan, Director of luxury car, plane, yacht and apartment hire company Luxhire has set a great example to other businesses of what they can do to support a charity. As well as raising £5,600 at last year's November Ball, Luxhire has pledged to help to raise £10,000 for Dreamflight this year, which will pay for three very...

Good luck to Simpsons friend John Atkinson who is running in the Stockholm marathon on Saturday 28 May. Here's his story.....
'I couldn’t wait – flights and hotel booked, I was looking forward to a weekend of overpriced drinks and sunshine in Stockholm to support my two friends who’d foolishly decided to run the marathon. Then...

Peter Pan recently took flight at Ashton Court in Bristol when a team of intrepid sponsored volunteers took to the skies and zip wired across the countryside.
Windy conditions added to the excitement and trepidation as Katie Burgess, Andre Kirby and Sally Derby (mother of Harry Bassett who was a Peter Pan Dreamflighter in 2009) were lifted high into...

In December a group of employees at a local north east business won the chance in a company competition to donate an extraordinary Christmas present – a cheque for £3000 to sponsor a local seriously ill child to experience a magical holiday of a lifetime with the Dreamflight charity. Helen Johnson from the winning team at Piramal said,...

The Animex International Festival of Animation and Computer Games takes place every year at Teesside University, Middlesbrough in the North East of England attracting animators from all the major animation studios from around the world.
Animex teamed up with 99th Garrison Star Wars Characters to raise money for the Dreamflight Tigger Group. Animex...

The Flintstones had a magical Reunion on 17th April in the form of a Film Premiere!! This was held in the Odeon cinema at Xscape near Glasgow.
Some Flintstones had travelled from as far away as Fort William, Lockerbie and Dumfries and two children had travelled by ferry from Dunoon and Rothesay, but everyone managed to be there by 9.15... in...

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Hi there
My name is Simon and im a Dreamflight escort and the Website Administrator for the Mickey Mouse region which covers central Southern England.
If you are holding an event or raising money for Dreamflight then why not email me the details and I will be more than happy to include your event on the Mickey Mouse pages of the...

This weekend, after a long bout of training in cold and wet conditions, a number of Dreamflight supporters will be taking part in the epic Virgin London Marathon.
Look out for them wearing their Dreamflight vests if you will be spectating on the day and give them a friendly cheer as they pass by.
Bethany, Matthew, Neil, Terry, Anthony,...

Phil Wickham (better known as ‘Kam’) has been part of the Dreamflight film crew for 3 years and will tell you that he is a bit of a ‘foodie’... But at the tender age of 46 he has decided that things have to change... “You know it’s got bad when you go to the wardrobe for something to wear and realise the only...

Five fire fighters from Amersham Fire Station are putting the extra bank holiday to good use and, instead of watching the royal wedding, will be kayaking 30 miles from Moulsford to Marlow and raising money for Dreamflight and the Intensive Care Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
As experienced fundraisers they have many adventures under...

Good luck to Terry Hooley who will be running the London Marathon on Sunday in aid of Dreamflight. Here is his story......
“I remember watching the first London Marathon some 30 years ago and being inspired by the thousands of ‘ordinary’ people that took part. I thought that it would be a wonderful event to be a part of...

Tickets to this year's Tigger Ball with a 'Can Can' theme are now available to purchase online via the Dreamflight shop.
Join the Tiggers and return to 19th Century France and you can-can look forward to all the Parisian charm and joie de vivre of a Can Can inspired Ball from the beautiful era including reception drinks, a 3 course...

The Dolphin Group, including some of the kids from the 2010 trip, helped the 99th Garrison invade Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre in Sheffield on Saturday 2nd April. Great fun was had by all. The force was definitely with them as they managed to raise a fantastic £320.The Dolphin Group, including some of the kids from the 2010 trip, helped the 99th...

Phil Wickham (better known as ‘Kam’) has been part of the Dreamflight film crew for 3 years and will tell you that he is a bit of a ‘foodie’... But at the tender age of 46 he has decided that things have to change... “You know it’s got bad when you go to the wardrobe for something to wear and realise the only thing...

Congratulations to the Shrekkies who raised over £5000 on March 20th running the Reading Half Marathon! Well done, guys!Congratulations to the Shrekkies who raised over £5000 on March 20th running the Reading Half Marathon! Well done, guys!

Claire (Tigger group Physio) and a team of enthusiastic cyclists are doing the Forth to Tyne (Edinburgh to Newcastle) cycle race, a distance of 147 miles and incorporating almost 2km of climbing, for Dreamflight.
On the 22nd June, 6am having dipped their wheels they plan to leave the seven hills of Edinburgh behind and forge a path southwards via...

The Dreamflight leg miles are already clocking up this year - for many Dreamflight supporters, the training is already underway.
Brothers Paul and Andrew Braidwood -also known as ‘Team Braidwood’(pictured) completed the Barcelona Marathon on 6th March and raised over £1100 for Dreamflight. On the same day here in...

Jefferies Farm/UnbeatableCar.com, a Car Supermarket based in Crawley, West Sussex, have been supporting Dreamflight for 8 years now and their socially responsible stance sets a great example to other companies, showing just how easy it is to support a charity.
Jefferies Farm/UnbeatableCar.com Director Linda Moore explains how they help to raise...

Goofy 2010 Dreamflighter Laura has been very busy since returning from her Dreamflight trip in October 2010. Laura wants to help to ensure that other children have the same wonderful opportunity that she did and has been spending her time fundraising…with the help of her Granny!
Laura and her Granny (pictured) recently held a coffee...

Bagpack in aid of Dreamflight.....Morrisons Supermarket, Largs, Scotland, Saturday 15th January 2011! A group of family and friends of Elaine Jackson, Physiotherapist for the 'Donald Duck' group, collected the grand total of £1187 over the course of 7 hours with a bagpack in their local Morrisons supermarket....Elaine would like to thank all...

A pancake race in Stockton-on-Tees on Tuesday saw Stormtroopers from the 99th Garrison battling this time not with Jedi lightsabers and the forces of good, but frying-pans and those of gravity.
As they raced along the high street tossing their pancakes the 99th Garrison, sponsored by the local who-ray store, raised £100 for Dreamflight which will...

Year 6 pupils at Hill View Primary School have raised an impressive £300 for Dreamflight by organising a school fun day recently which has paid for 3 transit seats that are used for transferring children to and from their wheelchairs and on to rides whilst on the Dreamflight holiday. As well as holding a Tea Party, the pupils put on a raffle,...

Forget the Oscars, the Simpsons 2010 enjoyed their own movie premiere last Sunday. Almost all of the group got together to walk the red carpet and watched the first showing of ‘The Simpsons 2010 in Florida’ before heading to McDonalds for a lunch reminiscent of the trip. It didn’t take long for the whole gang to start...

Dreamflight's very own Marge Simpson (aka Lynn Ball) is collecting old mobile phones to recycle and raise money. So far she has raised a fantastic £1000. So clear out your cupboards and help Dreamflight 2011 to take off!
Send phones to......
Lynn Ball
9 Garden Street
South Wigston
Leicester
LE18 4PW
Or email Lynn for more...

Congratulations and thank you to Simpsons doc Richard Breene for making it to the top...... of Africa! Rich completed his mission of climbing Kilimanjaro and has raised over £2000 for Dreamflight- two fantastic achievements. But it’s not too late to sponsor him......
www.justgiving.com/richardbreeneCongratulations and...

The 99th Garrison collected for Dreamflight [Dolphin Group] at Meadowhall in Sheffield on Sunday 13th February, 2011 and persuaded shoppers who'd come in to get out of the rain to part with their well earned cash. Maybe it was anticipatory valentine's love in the air but Lord Vader, Darth Revan, a Royal Guard, the Stormtroopers and Biker...

'I thought you might like to know what has come of BA Dreamflight since his retirement so here's the latest on him.
He is now owned and cared for by Victoria Cartmel, the girl who used to look after him at the stables. Initially he had difficulty in getting used to just being a normal horse again, he had done a lot of racing and it took its toll,...

Big thanks goes to the pupils and staff at Wildern School in Southampton for supporting Dreamflight with their recent non-uniform day and raising a fantastic £800! Simpsons’ nurse Tricia McGinnity was there to collect the cheque presented by Adam Thomas, Director of Progress and Achievement Year 7. Adam...

People going Christmas shopping had to look twice when they expected to see Santa Claus so close to Christmas, instead they met characters from the Star Wars universe at the Park View Shopping Centre in Whitley Bay. Stormtroopers, Mara Jade, Tie Fighter Pilot and even a Tusken Raider braved the cold weather to help promote local services and...

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The Simpsons doctor Richard Breene has decided to take fundraising to a new level - 19 340ft to be exact! In February he will be traveling to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the summit of Africa. Just to add to the challenge, Richard won’t be using the ‘coca-cola’ route traversed by the Comic Relief celebrities in...

During her ten days on Dreamflight 2010, Laura from the Goofy group wrote a fantastic song about the trip, which she sang with the other children on the Goofy bus on the way to and from the theme parks each day.
The song was written to the tune of Cliff Richard's 'We're all going on a summer holiday' and here are the words:
We've all been...

Dreamflight supporter Shelley Purdham took part in the 2010 Great North Run to help to raise funds for Dreamflight. The Great North Run is labelled as the most iconic half marathon on the planet. With 54,000 participants, it is full of atmosphere, dedication, passion and fun.
Shelley completed the gruelling 13.1 miles in just 2hours 25...

Dreamflight supporters Dean Hobbs, Damian Brooks and Kevin Howard set themselves a mammoth challenge of completing 72 hols of golf in one day to help raise important funds for the Dreamflight trip. Starting at 5am one morning in September, they took just 10 hours and 40 minutes to complete the full four rounds of golf. Fellow...

Following the school nativity play production Bradley, one of the children in the play and former Dreamflighter, explained to the audience of staff and parents about the Dreamflight holiday experience. He asked whether they could contribute to making it possible for another child next year, and in total an amazing £224 was raised.
Dreamflight and...

Welcome to 2011, Dreamflight’s 25th Anniversary.
On behalf of the Dreamflight office and Trustees, we would like to wish our friends and supporters a wonderful year ahead.
To celebrate 25 years of Dreamflight, we will be holding an event on Saturday 27th August 2011 in the London region. We hope you will be able to join us for this...

A competition at a local North East business gave teams of employees the chance of winning £3000 for a charity of their choice. The packaging inspection team, working at Piramal Healthcare UK in Morpeth won the competition and donated the money to Dreamflight. At the presentation of the cheque to the local Dreamflight Tigger group, the President...

Retired airline steward Jim Barham has written a fantastically humorous book entitled ‘Chicken or Beef’
If you have ever worked as a flight steward or stewardess, a pilot or any other member of a flight crew; if you have ever known anybody who has been a flight attendant or other air crew; if you are a plane enthusiast; or even if...

Shoppers looked on in amazement at Tesco's in Wath Upon Dearne on the 25th Sept 2010, when they thought that they had been invaded by Imperial Stormtroopers from the Dark Side of the Force.
Members of the 99th Garrison and Dreamflight’s local Dolphin group, (Jo Ridley, group leader and Nigel Brooke, group doctor) attended as well to help...

Last year Dreamflight supporter Annie Green (pictured on the right) was elected Ladies Captain at the Army Golf Club and her fantastic fundraising efforts have paid for four deserving children to go on the magical Dreamflight holiday to Orlando. Here is Annie’s report:
‘It was a great honour to be asked to be Lady Captain of...

12 year old Jordan Murray, along with his Mum Marion (both pictured) and their friend Laura Shaw walked 5 kilometres on Friday 29th October to help to raise money for Dreamflight. Jordan went on the Dreamflight trip in 2009 and this year, thought he would take up the challenge of walking 5000 metres in Brighton to help to ensure that other...

Now that Dreamflight 2010 is over and we have all enjoyed a fantastic ten days, it’s time for all the doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, non-medical escorts, camera crew, entertainment team, ground staff, baggage handlers and other adult helpers to sit back and relax. It’s also time for the children to relax after ten full days of fun...

Many of you may already be aware that next year is Dreamflight’s 25th Anniversary.
To commemorate the many years that we have been successfully providing deserving children with a magical holiday of a lifetime, we will be hosting a celebratory event.
This will take place on Saturday 27th August 2011 at the British Airways Concorde Club in...

The morning started with ‘Lou Lou’s Fitness’ an outdoor exercise class, which the Pirates have participated in each day before leaving the hotel in Orlando. The class included ‘golf swings’ this morning to celebrate a special guest joining us for the day today.
Wow, wow, wow…we have all had a mind-blowing...

At breakfast this morning, one of the Mice stated that he didn’t want Dreamflight to finish…a common feeling amongst Dreamflighters!!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios was yet another fun filled day today…we saw some fantastic shows including Indiana Jones and the Muppets in 3D, but the most popular show by far was Stunt Action...

Once again we had beautiful weather for our two groups today, one group was at Islands of Adventure and the other was at Universal.
Not many Dreamflighters escaped Islands of Adventure without getting completely soaked, not only on the rides such as Rip Saw Falls, but also by the highly entertaining Magic Fountain, which talked to us, played music for...

It’s been great to have a change of scene at Blizzard Beach today, a great big open air water park with lots of water slides. Transport around the park is via the ‘Lazy River’. According to one Duck that didn’t previously like being in the water at all, Lazy River is the most relaxed he has ever felt in the...

SeaWorld today has been fantastic, we were treated like royalty. Firstly we got to feed the dolphins and then we also had our own private show in the Shamu Stadium, where we were extremely lucky to see a baby killer whale that was less than two weeks old. The rides were scary, Kraken is one of the highest rollercoasters and we nearly lost...

After the usual morning swim in the dark, Dreamflighters split into two groups today.
For one group it was off to Universal, where all Dreamflighters danced in the Streets with the Blues Brothers, the Shrekkies got to meet Shrek and Donkey and we saw the Beetlejuice show. Just before leaving everyone went to Curious George goes to Town and...

Absolutely no sign of jetlag in any members of the Dreamflight party today as many of us were in the pool swimming before the sun had risen. A quick bite to eat for breakfast and then we hit Disney’s Magic Kingdom. On arrival, we took a ferry across the water to the Magic Kingdom – it was so exciting. Shrekkies (pictured)...

It’s Sunday evening and we have arrived safely in Orlando thanks to our three Roman Centurion pilots (pictured).
There was a huge amount of excitement and anticipation at breakfast this morning – what a treat having our food served by police officers! With no time to hang around, we boarded the buses, ready for our police escort to...

There is excitement and anticipation at Heathrow this evening as final preparations are made before Dreamflight departs the UK tomorrow to head across ‘the pond’.
Goofy’s, Flintstones, Mice, Shrekkies, Pirates, Scooby’s, Peter Pan’s, Tiggers, Pooh Bear’s, Simpsons, Dolphins and Donald Ducks will need to flap hard...

So here we are, only 3 sleeps away from Dreamflight 2010 (if sleep is at all possible amidst the excitement?). We hope all the 2010 Dreamflighters are almost packed and getting ready for ten whole days of fun!
6 Metropolitan Police Traffic Officers are also looking forward to Saturday as they are making the long journey from Lands End to meet us...

Dreamflight are delighted to have been chosen by Tupperware UK as their charity of the year for 2010. Tupperware are a socially responsible organisation and have this week launched ‘Dream of a Week’, encouraging Tupperware fans to host a party in support of Dreamflight.
For this week only, there will be a special offer on...

Earlier this month, Dreamflight supporter Michael Newbold (pictured here with colleague Wayne Spencer) took part in the Brompton World Championships in support of Dreamflight. Here is his exciting race report:
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The day dawned with no sign of the sun, blue sky or anything to warm you from the outside...just the ‘Old Speckled Hen’...

Dreamflight are most proud of Ian Poulter, whose ‘impressive ruthlessness’ in his game against Matt Kuchar helped him to deliver the point he had boldly promised his European team mates prior to the tournament commencing.
The prestigious Ryder Cup Tournament is played between Europe and the USA – each selecting an excellent team,...

British Airways Boeing 777 Captain and Dreamflight Trustee, John Tye last week achieved recognition for his fantastic work on the Dreamflight ‘Glimpse’ DVD.
Each year, the children on the Dreamflight trip are accompanied by a film crew of ‘self-shooting’ cameramen, who film and edit documentaries for each of the 12...

Here we are on Friday 1st October…only 15 sleeps away from Dreamflight 2010. The Dreamflight office are busy getting ready for ten whole days of fun and excitement and we know that there are 192 enthusiastic children, many already packing their suitcases in anticipation of their magical trip to Orlando.
Ducks, Flintstones,...

On the 3rd October, Graham Stone, James Shepard and Stephen Riley, all pilots with British Airways flying Boeing 777 aircraft, will jump from a perfectly serviceable aircraft from a height of 30,000 ft in support of Dreamflight... This immediately makes all three bad pilots by definition as they will no longer have the same number of takeoffs as...

Here's a new easy way to raise money for Dreamflight that does not involve parting with extra cash.
Everyclick.com has launched a new way to donate – it’s been christened “Give as you Live”. It means you can search the web, shop on line from your favourite retailers, trade on eBay and raise money for Dreamflight.
You get great...

This year, Dreamflight have formed a new relationship with fledgling company ‘The Buzz’. A newly established business, set up by personal trainer Kate Wallace The Buzz produce fantastic natural energy bars.
1st for Taste 1st for Energy and 100% Natural that helps keep energy stores full during periods of intense exercise, whether you...

Three young Dreamflighters joined this year’s cycling trend and last week pedalled a mammoth 12.4 miles to help raise money towards the 2010 Dreamflight trip.
Alice Hurn, Katie Roberts and Thomas Hurn planned a sponsored cycle all the way from Shipdham to Hingham and back again, which they thought was ten miles, however the ride turned out to be...

Dreamflighter Louis Gale celebrated his 18th birthday in style by hosting a glamorous charity ball to raise money for Dreamflight.
With the help of Mum Teresa, Dad Ernie, Step Dad Steve and other family members, the hall at St Mary’s Middle School in Dorset was transformed into a beautiful ballroom for the occasion. Family and friends...

Paralympic swimming star Nyree Lewis set a new world record for 100-metres backstroke at the World Championships in Eindhoven (Netherlands) earlier this week.
The race was extremely close, but Nyree pulled through and finished ahead of Russia’s Anastasia Dioradove and Chinas’ Lu Dong. Her winning time of 1 minute 27.3 seconds set a new...

On Sunday 18th July cricket fans were out in force to enjoy the fabulous weather and watch the Colonel Garret Cricket Cup. Organised by Cookham Dean Cricket Club, the 6-a-side tournament takes place annually and eight teams from local pubs and clubs compete to win the cup.
The day was an enjoyable day for all and included additional festivities...

The end of July saw the inception of Ian Poulter’s Dreamflight Golf Day. Ian Poulter has been a patron of Dreamflight for the last two years and is extremely passionate about the work that we do to change young lives.
Held on the championship Marquess’ Course at his home club, Woburn the golfers played 18 holes in teams of four. ...

Three young Dreamflighters have decided to join this year’s cycling trend and pedal a mammoth 10 miles to help raise money towards the 2010 Dreamflight trip.
On Monday 16th August, Alice Hurn, Katie Roberts and Thomas Hurn will cycle all the way from Shipdham to Hingham and back again.
The Dreamflighters have set up a Just Giving page to help...

Dreamflight supporters Lorna Arbuckle, Kirsten Blackie and Sarah-Louise Lydon (pictured) from Learning and Teaching Scotland have come up with an innovative new way of fundraising for Dreamflight. In addition to taking part in the Glasgow 10k run in May (and finishing in superb times), the girls decided to try fundraising from a new angle and...

Dreamflight are extremely lucky to receive considerable financial support from The Little Star Foundation a charity set up by Haven Holiday team members and supported by the Haven management team.
Haven Holidays is just one of the brands under the Bourne Leisure umbrella, Bourne Leisure is one of the largest holiday businesses in the UK, operating at...

Luxhire is a prestige and sports car hire company, additionally offering charter of luxury jets, yachts and luxury accommodation in London. Irfan Awan, Director of Luxhire generously supported Dreamflight by donating hire of a Lamborghini, to be auctioned at annual fundraising event, the November Ball. The fantastic auction prize raised...

We are proud to announce the safe return of six cyclists: Matthew Harper, Paul Barrick, Jeff Mitchell, Dave Mann, Tony Collins and Nick Eales along with their solid support team: Simon Harper & Neil Kitchener, (all pictured) who successfully completed ‘Le Dreamflight Cyclathlon’ an epic journey from North coast (Dieppe) to South coast...

Last month saw the return of the annual Tigger Ball up in Newcastle and this year the temperate theme made it an exciting evening. Commencing in true tropical style with Hawaiian Leis (flower garlands), steel drum music from Joss Hart and a glass of champagne. As an alternative to ‘Kings and Queens’ a game of...

Members of Stourbridge Ladies Circle have hosted a number of events including a bingo night, a ladies lunch, family fun day, bottle tombola, and a karaoke and fun night…all to help raise money for Dreamflight!
Chairman Sharon McCann said ‘this is a very special charity – virtually all monies raised go to supporting the actual trip...

Dreamflight supporter Barbara Ridley turned 70 in March this year and to celebrate the occasion, generously decided to have a Ceilidh (better known as a barn dance) in aid of Dreamflight.
Over 100 people joined Barbara for the occasion and fuelled with a pie and pea supper, they ‘swung their partners’ and ‘dosey...

Dreamflight supporter Matthew Harper has rallied some brave troops into joining him for Le Dreamflight Cyclathlon…an epic bike ride through France. The team now have 4 months of training behind them and are planning for their landing on the shores of Northern France this Saturday in preparation for cycling the full length of France from...

BA pilot Neil Wharfe decided to take the plunge and run his first ever marathon in support of Dreamflight this year. So, on Sunday 18th April he found himself on the South coast of Wales at the start line of the first ever Great Welsh Marathon, sporting a Dreamflight running vest and a new pair of trainers. Despite suffering a pulled muscle...

Dreamflight supporter Ari Vino plucked up all his courage and jumped out of a plane to raise money for Dreamflight. His skydive was postponed once, due to the volcanic ash prolonging his agonising wait until the big day. Praying that his parachute would open and sporting a Dreamflight t-shirt, Ari bravely clambered into the plane and...

Dreamflight supporter and British Airways employee Manuel Gonzalez encouraged two of his colleagues to join him and grow Moustache’s in support of Dreamflight. Sporting the new facial hair for an entire month, they all felt silly, particularly Manuel, who is an Instructor on Safety and Evacuation Procedures. After a month however they...

Three brave Dreamflight supporters took part in the Virgin London marathon on Sunday. Amongst thousands of other runners, they all completed the mammoth 26.2 ‘leg’ miles in fantastic times.
Despite having a tough day, Tracy Hansford finished in a very respectable 4hours 19 minutes and says ‘My toes have seen better...

PrintRepublic, the Amersham-based design and print firm, have announced that it would be part of a pioneering initiative that shows how easy it is to support local charities by donating their expertise. Using their first class design and printing skills, PrintRepublic.co.uk have decided to print stationery and marketing collateral –...

Five brave ladies from the Army Golf Club together raised £1,600 for Dreamflight by completing the Fleet Half Marathon on Sunday 21st March. The team, lead by Vicky Wellington, included Anita Gipson, Debbie Steadman, Caroline Cox and Sarah Anderson. All ladies finished the gruelling 13.1 mile run in respectable times and enjoyed the...

Muddy Dream Team David and Jo Gawn this weekend raised over £500 for Dreamflight participating in the gruelling BMF 10k in Redhill, Surrey.
This was no ordinary 10k run! Organised by British Military Fitness, this off-road run was designed on a private 4x4 driving course which was wet, muddy, hilly, and full of ditches and...

Professional Development Flight at RAF Cosford (and a few friends) last weekend completed the Stafford Half Marathon. Marc Hughes, Shelley Lewis, Toga Loco, Martin Yates, Richie McCreight and Paul Irving all took part and completed the half marathon. With an age range from 24 to 51 their times were superb - some runners completing the 13.1...

A team of runners from Gategourmet London took part in the Asics Fleet Half Marathon on Sunday and smashed their fundraising target of £1000. So far, they have managed to raise in excess of £3,800...enough to pay for a child to go on the Dreamflight trip in October this year.
Team leader Mick Srnecz overcame his pre-race nerves and...

Young Entrepreneurs Catherine Clay, Annie Baker, Lisa-Marie Organ and Emily Kay have organised an Easter Egg Hunt in aid of Dreamflight on Saturday 27th March 2010. With only a £10 budget as part of the 'Make Your Mark' scheme, the students from the National Enterprise Academy have managed to organise the Easter Egg hunt and other...

Sunday 21st March was a big day in the running world for Dreamflight. A number of supporters got outdoors and enjoyed the beautiful weather while helping to raise important funds to ensure Dreamflight 2010 will go ahead.
This week you will hear a number of stories about the various groups taking part, starting with today's story...

Support Dreamflight by sending us your Tesco's for Schools and Clubs Vouchers. We are hoping to collect enough vouchers for games, toys and activities for the children on the Dreamflight trip and will be extremely grateful if you could send in your vouchers to:
Dreamflight, 7c Hill Avenue, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5BD
Additionally, if you would like...

Calling all marathon runners...we are very lucky to have one place available in the Edinburgh Marathon, which is thought to be the fastest marathon course in the UK. Entries are now closed, so this may be your last opportunity to get a place in the 2010 Edinburgh marathon, taking place on Sunday 23rd May.
If you or anyone you know would be...

Is your home crammed with clutter? If the answer is yes and you would like to do something about it, we might just have the answer for you here...
Television series 'Trash for Cash' will help you recycle, refurbish and repair the clutter in your home in order to raise money for yourself as well as Dreamflight. Half of...

Please note: Due to huge popularity, tickets to this year's Tigger ball have now sold out
A quick reminder to all that are interested in attending this year's Tropical Ball in aid of Dreamflight...
6 days to go before discounted tickets offer expires for the 2010 Tropical Ball in...

Dreamflight escort Karen has come up with a fantastic way of helping to raise money for the 2010 Dreamflight trip as well as gaining immense personal benefits….and it’s not a sports challenge!
On 1st January 2010 after 32 years of smoking, Karen decided to set herself a personal challenge and conjure up all of her willpower to quit the...

Dreamflight supporter Colin Hill last year set himself the tremendous challenge of swimming the English Channel in support of Dreamflight.
Colin completed this fantastic achievement - which he appropriately named 'Chill's Great Channel Swim' - in a superb time of 10hours and 30 minutes. Starting in the darkness at 3am in Dover,...

In May this year, self-styled 'blubberman' and Dreamflight supporter Christian Teasdel will be travelling to Utah to take part in the Ironman triathlon, made famous by it's gruelling length and harsh race conditions.
An Ironman race is an ultra-distance triathlon, consisting of a 2.4 mile swim (3.86km), followed by a 112 mile bike ride (180.25 km)...

Please note: Due to huge popularity, tickets to this year's Tigger ball have now sold out
Hurry to book your tickets for our flagship fundraising event in the North East!
Saturday 8th May sees this year's Tropical Ball which will certainly be a night to remember. Taking place at the superb Gosforth Park Marriott Hotel in Newcastle, this...

If you are over 16 and fancy doing something outlandish this year, then we might just be able to help you out...
On Sunday 27th June a number of passionate Dreamflight supporters will be plucking up the courage to take a zip wire over the River Tyne at the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle.
If you think you are brave enough to give it a go, please contact...

A very happy new year from the team at Dreamflight, who would like to wish you all the very best for 2010. We are already counting down the days until our next magical holiday and have a mammoth task on our hands to raise the £750,000 needed for the trip in October. If you haven’t already set yourself a new year’s...

Going in to 2010, Dreamflight has 2 new Patrons. Ian Poulter joins us as an existing supporter of Dreamflight, as well as being one of the world’s leading golfers. Ian has already met many of the 2009 Dreamflight children!
Liz Johnson, 100m breaststroke Gold medallist at the Beijing Paralympics, and also a Dreamflight child herself in 1997, is so...

James Shepherd, a pilot and thrill-seeker, is planning to jump out of an aircraft from 30,000 feet! James normally keeps the doors closed, but this feat will mean jumping with breathing apparatus on the way down! James is planning to film it too - keep a look out in spring 2010 for James in action, all for Dreamflight of course.James Shepherd, a pilot...

Following the launch of our new logo, January 2010 will see a new range of merchandise that will be available through our on-line shop. Help raise awareness of Dreamflight by buying something, perhaps a lapel pin or a leather Dreamflight passport cover? Watch this space!Following the launch of our new logo, January 2010 will see a new range of...

Following an incredible day of fundraising through ‘competitive’ cricket matches, a bowls tournament, and the most amazing auction, British Airways Cargo and the Northants Police raised a jaw-dropping £27,000 for Dreamflight. Thank you so much.Following an incredible day of fundraising through ‘competitive’ cricket...

This year’s Black Tie event, held last Saturday the 28th November, was an incredible success with almost 500 Dreamflight supporters enjoying the ‘Best of British’. The evening included a chance to fly a Boeing 737 flight simulator, sample the best food and drink that Britain has to offer, and bid for auction prizes like an Aston...

Hey Dreamflighters! I was one of the Skippers on the Jaws Ride at Universal Orlando for the Scooby Doo Group!!! I just wanted to let you guys know that you are awesome and I really enjoyed being part of your vacation. I hope that your trip to the US was AMAZING and you had a blast!!!! Hope to see you guys again soon! James ''the Skipper''Hey...

Yet another Dreamflighter goes on to achieve great things. Murray Grant, a Dreamflight child of 2008, has won 'Britains Best Dish' with his Strawberry Souffle! Read all about it!Yet another Dreamflighter goes on to achieve great things. Murray Grant, a Dreamflight child of 2008, has won 'Britains Best Dish' with his Strawberry Souffle! Read all about...